Safeguarding Intern at University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Safeguarding Intern

Position Title: Safeguarding Intern

Reports to: Safeguarding Manager

Group/Department: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)

Location: Kigali & Butaro, Rwanda 

Duration: 3 months

Position Overview

In keeping with its vision of equitable delivery of services the UGHE’s HR department is seeking a Safeguarding Intern who can provide support to the safeguarding Manager in implementing safeguarding prevention and response initiatives within the university settings and in the community where we operate.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Safeguarding Manager in implementing the safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH) Policies. This includes support in conducting safeguarding risk assessment training, identifying risks, and creating mitigation plans with staff, faculty, students, and affiliates.
• Identify and manage a risk register for tracking and safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, staff health and wellness, safety and security whilst mitigating against harm.
• Work with Safeguarding Manager, to ensure that UGHE commitments as enshrined in both the Safeguarding and the PSEAH policies are embedded in all policies and contracts e.g., HR manual, transport policy, IT policy, communications policy, vendor contracts & MOU with Partners etc.

• Identify whether the UGHE has functional safeguarding standard operating procedures (SOPs) with focal point persons for staff, faculty, students, affiliates and the community.
• Work with Communications Specialist or the communications team and to create, print/publish safeguarding Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to sustain awareness of the UGHE’s commitments.
• Establish, implement, and monitor community-based reporting and feedback mechanisms in collaboration with relevant project teams and key community stakeholders.
• Orient stakeholders supporting community-based reporting and feedback mechanisms
• Work with the Safeguarding Manager to publicize complaints and investigation procedures among staff, students, contractors, partners, and community.
• Assist with referral mapping process and update the service providers directory.
• Make recommendations for improvement where feasible and appropriate.

Requirements

• Human Resources Development or related Social Science training
• Experience in an office environment preferred

Technical competencies

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, at all levels, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.

Behavioral competencies

• Manage own workload and meet tight deadlines, often under pressure
• Tact and diplomacy to work with confidential information and build relationships
• Respect and diligence
• A high degree of professionalism and the ability to follow instructions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Gain exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative office environment
• Work side-by-side with a highly experienced HR executive
• Organize and attend company meetings and networking events
• Communication allowance and internet facilitation.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) Degree, (3) A cover letter describing your interest in UGHE and relevant experience. Please upload these under the ‘Additional Files’ tab on the application page before August 26th, 2024.

University of Global Health Equity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organizational Profile

UGHE is a new kind of university focused on training the next generation of global leaders in health care delivery. The university launched in Rwanda in September 2015. Through an academic experience uniquely rooted in the values of equity, students are empowered to both ease suffering at the bedside and drive transformational, systemic changes to the health system.

UGHE is an initiative of Partners In Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality healthcare to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.

Members of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social justice, make common cause with those in need, listen to and learn from others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks individuals committed to these values to join the team.

Commitment to Safeguarding and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment:

At UGHE, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including community members – as well as our students, contractors, staff, and visitors to our campus are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment and any form of systemic abuse, whilst reducing risk and vulnerabilities. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with UGHE’s policy.

UGHE will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of fraud, harassment, sexual harassment and any form of systemic abuse or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.